Senior Data Architect

Senior Data Engineer / Architect - Essen - Germany
Hybrid 2x per month on-site

Are you a data expert ready to shape the future of enterprise-scale platforms? Electus is proud to partner with a cutting-edge AI/ML analytics company to hire a Senior Data Engineer/Architect who will play a pivotal role in transforming their data architecture and engineering capabilities.

🌟 Why This Role Stands Out
Shape the future of a modern data platform from the ground up.
Autonomy & trust – bring your ideas and lead with impact.
Flat hierarchy – collaborate directly with decision-makers.
Work with the latest tech – AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, Spark, and more.🧠 What You’ll Be Doing
Collaborate with stakeholders, data scientists, and engineers to design scalable, high-performance data solutions.
Build and maintain robust data pipelines and ETL processes.
Design and evolve data models for efficient storage and retrieval.
Lead the implementation of Big Data applications and analytical tools.
Champion data governance, security, and quality standards.
Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of technical excellence.🎯 What Success Looks Like in Year One
You’ll have solved key data architecture pain points in collaboration with the data team.
Delivered scalable, maintainable solutions that support business growth.
Introduced best practices and new technologies that elevate the platform’s performance.✅ What We’re Looking For
Proven experience designing and building complex data solutions in enterprise environments.
Skills in Python or Java.
Deep SQL expertise - query performance analysis and relational databases
Hands-on experience with AWS, Kubernetes, and Docker.
Solid understanding of Agile & Scrum methodologies and software engineering principles.
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.💡 Bonus Points For
Experience with Apache StarRocks, Databricks, or Hive.
Familiarity with Iceberg, Hudi, or Delta Lake.
Knowledge of Spark, Flink, or Scala.🎓 Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.👤 Who Thrives Here
You’re a collaborative leader who enjoys mentoring and sharing knowledge.
You thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments.
You care deeply about data quality, security, and performance.
You’re always learning and love applying new technologies.📩 Ready to Apply? If you're ready to take the lead in shaping a next-gen data platform, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or reach out to Electus for a confidential conversation